Rapper 1ST Time REACTION To Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge over Troubled Water w/

[@markgulbranson7518]

Paul was once asked why he chose to team up with Art, and he replied, "Have you ever heard an angel sing?"

[@kristie825]

Love this ❤

[@wendypow1963]

Absolutely true. Voice of an angel.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

The two of them sure had their battles with each other.

[@wendypow1963]

@@jeffstumpf9129 Indeed. A real love/hate relationship.

[@kellypickle]

Absolutely brilliant composition

[@dwgrly]

Art's voice absolutely soared on this performance. Decades later, it still moves me.

[@peterzimmer9549]

What does Garfunkel do you ask? You were listening to him for the entire video.

[@cjmvegas]

thank you. they should have pulled up a video clip of them performing...

[@gdubaz]

The phrase "voice of an angel" must have been written for him

[@carnivorehippie8071]

He sings. Arthur sings. The way he sings he need do nothing else...

[@monkmchorning]

Simon's original vision for the arrangement was a lot simpler. It was Art who insisted on the lush harmony, instrumentation, and production.

[@janeykidd72]

They need to watch the Central Park concert version.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Paul Simon wrote this. Art Garfunkel is the main singer, Paul is doing the harmonies and later vocals. One of the greatest living songwriters ever.

[@Jmyth44]

Paul was right Garfunkel was wrong. The last verse was not necessary.

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@Jmyth44 I disagree, but your opinion is valid.

[@pennyfraney8863]

Garfunkel sang. Paul Simon wrote the song and played keyboard. Paul Simon wrote many hit songs. And went on to have a strong solo career after he and Art broke up. Yes, I am old enough to remember that! Lol

[@personalcheeses8073]

@@Jmyth44 Wrong, it builds the song up to a crescendo!!!

[@mtlee43]

Art Garfunkel is singing the lead vocal on this song.

[@santosmadrigal3702]

Art sang , and Paul was the song writer .

[@marshastapleton1148]

Paul did join in on the last verse I think

[@deeswearingen5778]

When ny daughter was 14 I bought this cd. She said they looked dorky. I said she had to listen to them before she judged them. She took the cd up to her room and I never saw it again! 27 years later she still loves them.

[@juliecrane9647]

Such a compliment to you 😊. When my 3 girls moved away ALL our CDs left too. S&G, Dylan, John Prine, The Band, Moody Blues and Beatles...too many to list. Made us proud 😅😅

[@deeswearingen5778]

@@juliecrane9647 I guess our music is not so dorky after all!

[@amyl.converse9600]

Oh, I love that~ she will never forget you did that for her ❤

[@juliecrane9647]

@@deeswearingen5778Not dorky. We've been cool our whole lives lol.

[@lindseytaylor1522]

I love that!

[@michaelwebster8389]

Art Garfunkel sings this one. Generally it was Paul Simon taking the lead vocal a bit more often. Art Garfunkel basically sung, and had a very sweet high voice for songs like this and for harmonies. Paul Simon was the writer.

[@rogershore3128]

Art Garfunkel is great at giving emotional depth. I think that's why he was asked to sing Bright Eyes for Watership Down.

[@daveking9393]

​@@rogershore3128 Big time! And Water ship Down is a really a little known and cutting edge movie from an animation perspective and giving animals human emotions...

[@AcidBathFreakshow]

Apparently I was misinformed about who sang what, I apologise for any musinformation I was reporting what I knew on good faith

[@susanthompson8962]

This came out in 1969. It was so popular that my graduation class of 1971 sang it .

[@brucethrasher8551]

This is why completely blind reactions simply don't work. You need to do at least do basic research before you react. Paul Simon wrote the songs, and Art Garfunkel sang most of them with Simon providing Harmony. Although not intentional, asking "what did Garfunkel contribute?", is actually an insult. Again, unintentional. Garfunkel is the angelic voice in this song. Paul Simon's harmony kicks in at the third verse, and the combination is majestic. It's only my opinion but blind reactions are fine as long as you at least get some background on the names of the performers. You did the same thing with ABBA.

[@Bob-pw7rf]

Central Park NYC 1981 500,000 people absolutely quiet when they did this song !! AWESOME

[@cog4life]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written…😊

[@galvestoncandlecompany5696]

My heart is pounding watching them listen to it lol brand new again

[@marshawargo7238]

This and "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" ❤!!!

[@diceportz7107]

I cannot stress enough how big this song was back in the day. It was EVERYWHERE. It was in high school commencements, churches, talent shows, all over the radio, almost 24/7; and just about every station covered it. It is a promise and a prayer, hope for a future that we weren't so certain we would see.

[@personalcheeses8073]

The album was top of the charts across the world for two years or so.

[@marshawargo7238]

Weddings and funerals too❤!!!

[@marklabonte3769]

Garfunkel is really the voice. He sang the first verse, the last verse harmonizing with Simon then Garfunkel did the outro. You really need to see the live the to see what they contribute. Great reaction!

[@erickvermeulen9734]

The concert in Central Park (about 1980) is a great experience

[@bpizza8803]

I'm 65 and every time I hear this song, it sounds like Jesus singing what he does for us!!!

[@CatIsky]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@patriciacloix71]

🙏👏👍💖

[@BarbaraBurton-zs7tn]

Beautifully said. I remember hearing this for the first time who I was with, what chair I was in. They have a great catalog of hits even though they weren't together for very long.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dahlia4777]

Amen to that!

[@LillyMarz777]

Too bad he's jewish and doesn't know.

[@EllaSilentDragon]

Paul Simons Songwriting and Art Garfunkel‘s ethereal voice were a perfect match! ❤

[@lauriesouza2817]

It comes from a very vulnerable place. I was fortunate enough to grow up with this music.

[@suzanrice4834]

Same ❤

[@darthv1001]

You should watch Simon and Garfunkel's free concert in Central Park. 500,000 people were there.

[@terri2494]

And that was eleven years after they broke up. I’ve heard the crowd size estimates ranging from 400,000 to a million people.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Believe they do diamonds on the soles of your shoes that’s a jam. That’s just Paul Simon.

[@Amen.22]

@@ricksurratt9034Yes, do you know the story behind that song? It’s something about the poor miners that were mining diamonds. Tiny diamond pieces would stick to the soles of their shoes. You can search and find the whole true story.

[@TheJohnnywbred]

I was there in September 81. I was 19. I got there at 1030 am for 630 and wasn’t even remotely close to the stage. It was crazy. I even saw nyc cops smoking weed. Different world.

[@gregorde]

Art sang like an angel.

[@rebelwithacause7334]

This song was released in 1970 when the Vietnam War was in full gear. This song speaks of friendship so strong they would lay down their life (the bridge) for the other.Even though Simon and Garfunkel had never been to war, they had a friend like one who would lay down their life for each other. In 1993 I went to D.C., my uncle who had been in the war asked me to please go to the Vietnam War Wall Memorial to trace on paper the name of one of his best friends who had died in that war. When I gave him the traced paper with his friend's name on it, he choked up and couldn't even hardly speak. They were that close of friends. I was blessed to have five best friends in my life who I know each of us would have died for the other. We were there together during the worst and best times in our lives. I pray everyone has at least one real friend like my uncle and five like I have in their lives, because my friends have been there for me and unless I was in the hospital, I was there for them. I remember waking up after a 7-hour long surgery to find 22 people in my room! It was 3 of those best friends, my family, and their families!

[@louisetwissell80]

Hi, great reaction. Just to let you know Art Garfunkel is the lead singer here. Paul Simon joins him towards the end. Both have great voices individually, together they sound magical 😊

[@stonecutterG]

One of the greatest songs ever written and performed to perfection.

[@DarthJoshter]

I think you'll enjoy the journey that is Scarborough Fair.

[@santacruz7455]

Yes, Scarborough Fair almost has a medieval feeling... some of the most enchanting pieces of music ever written in the 20th century! Simon & Garfunkel are geniuses!

[@subwaygoddess1]

Yes, Scarborough Fair!!

[@kerrythorn8575]

Yes, it's amazing.

[@terri2494]

Scarborough Fair/Canticle. SF is a traditional English folk song from the Middle Ages. In the background Paul sings Canticle, which uses reworked lyrics from an anti war song he wrote previously, with a new melody mostly composed by Art. I grew up listening to this song and only recently learned that Canticle was a separate song in the background. I can only pick up on the lyrics when they continue after a line of SF has ended. You really should have the written Canticle lyrics on hand to know what he’s singing.

[@tinas7653]

I forgot about this song! I love this song!

[@denisemontgomery3591]

I love these young people, discovering "our" music, they will understand our attitude to modern music.

[@spacefanatic]

This is one of the greatest songs every written. Art Garfunkel is the tall singer at the back and Paul Simon is the writer of the songs.

[@liz6965]

The live version from their concert at Central Park is just beautiful. And is worth reacting to. Art’s voice is just so lovely.

[@HermesNinja]

I was there. A concert and experience I’ll never forget.

[@guyray1504]

Krizz you need to check out their song " The Boxer" from this same album. A boxers life and how it is for real life. How we get knocked down and get back up and fight to make it through life. Hope to see you do more of S & G.

[@creinicke1000]

I like BOTW but The Boxer is my favorite!

[@intheknow9794]

And then Mumford and sons made another amazing version.

[@BevSmith-h2z]

I love, love, love The Boxer. Play it full blast in the car. People must think I've lost my mind!

[@virginiawilkinson5038]

O man...that song..😢

[@galvestoncandlecompany5696]

Garfunkel has the voice of an angel still today ❤

[@robynhurley5119]

The originals. The legends.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

In concert, Art's voice just travels over the audience and fills the whole arena. Not a dry eye in the house when it is over. Very powerful in a live show.

[@seiraeiramasil2302]

I'm surprised that Black Pegasus didn't already know that Art Garfunkel was the main singer on this song, seeing that he's already reacted to it himself.

[@georgiaann4402]

This was one of my mother's favorite songs to sing. We grew up poor and there was always something happening. At night, we'd hear her singing this after we'd gone to bed. This and "You'll never walk alone".

[@stephaniegeer1691]

These 2 made magic together…they both have deep souls.this song is a MASTERPIECE.🎶❤️✌🏻

[@chrishelbling3879]

I just love watching 2 intelligent young musicians react to old wonderful tunes.

[@jeanneq1]

Art Garfunkel was the lead on this song Simon. The little guy wrote 95% of their music and sang most of their other stuff.

[@LiberalLibrarian]

I am here screaming at you! Art Garfunkle is singing the lead! Paul Simon is harmonizing vocals!

[@stephenhuber1219]

That's the great Larry Knechtel on piano Larry was in Bread

[@julieCA58]

Another great group

[@paulhislop4591]

as well as part of "The Wrecking Crew" on bass and keyboards

[@karamcmullen9706]

I’ve been listening to them my whole life (I’m 52). This song stills gives me chills. And Garfunkel sings. Like an angel.

[@rachelpenny5165]

I agree. I am about the same age as you. This song really helped me when I went through some bad times with health. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was 18, almost 19. Take care and best wishes

[@barbkennedy9382]

Paul Simon wrote the song in 1969, but Art Garfunkel sang most of it in the 1970 recording. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was influenced by the gospel music to which Simon was listening at that time, especially the Swan Silvertones and their song "Mary Don't You Weep".

[@Reba-123]

Errrr no he didn’t actually write it it’s an English folk song from the late 1600s the melody that Paul uses was written by Mark Anderson from County Durham in 1947

[@barbkennedy9382]

@@Reba-123 Sorry, with all due respect, the copy right is in Simons name. It may be similar but this one is credited to him. Any research will bring it up. Edited to say BMG owns the rights now to the song after Simon sold his catalog.

[@oenthusiast]

@@Reba-123 The 1600's English folk song you're thinking of is probably Scarborough Fair. Bridge over Troubled Water is an original Paul Simon song.

[@UncleMilo]

I just wanted to comment that I really appreciate you guys opening your minds to music outside of your comfort zone. Bravo!

[@TheRokjok]

Another great Wrecking Crew project. Joe Osborn Bass Larry Knechtel Piano Hal Blaine Drums Interesting fact, most of the Wrecking Crew tracks were laid down in LA and the tapes were sent to New York CBS studios where Simon and Garfunkel laid down the voice tracks. A brilliant song. Yes Aretha Franklin covered the tune in 1971.

[@poeiabird]

In addition to more of their catalog, don't forget Paul Simon's solo career. He was the songwriter and he branched out to a lot of other styles when he went solo. (He's 82 and he released a new album last year. He's still got it.)

[@sandramoore]

You should react to the live version by Elvis from Vegas in 1970. Whitney Houston's mother was backing Elvis as one of the Sweet Inspirations and after Elvis died, some reporter asked her which of his performances was her favorite. She responded "Bridge." It is definitely one of the greatest performances by Elvis.

[@dwgrly]

I still have my original LP of Bridge Over Troubled Water (and my 70s Technics direct drive turntable set up). The entire album is wonderful. A movie was made in 2017, it referenced The Only Living Boy In New Yotk (a song from this album) as the film title. Another song title off this album that became a film title was Baby Driver.

[@denisecadwell4963]

Art Garfunkel is singing this song. This is one the songs they are most noted for. For fun you should listen to some of the other songs from their albums. Punky's Dilemma and At The Zoo. I was in the sixth grade and we were learning about poetry. That's when I learned I was hearing poetry everyday. My teacher used Simon and Garfunkel songs to illustrate this point. They have been my favorites since then. Separate and together. Paul Simon is genius. Keep up the good work Gentlemen, your channels are awesome.❤

[@hopeklemann1]

both of those songs are so fun! I totally agree

[@LindaAtchison-qi2fm]

My teacher said the same thing. She recited one of their songs in class saying it was poetry. I couldn't believe she got it.

[@BobbyCYeah]

dawg, these two dudes have some of the best harmonies in the business. BOTH are atomical vocalists.

[@JimFlickinger]

Simon wrote Garfunkel sang! Nothing more needs to be said!! So much great music!

[@Zanhayes]

They both sang.

[@jimbo92107]

Paul Simon said he conceived of the song as a kind of ode to compassion, in the gospel style. Art Garfunkel's pure, gentle voice was the perfect vehicle to deliver Simon's timeless lyrics. The song is still played regularly in churches and at funerals. In the end, the most important thing we have is compassion.

[@cindyphifer970]

Check out Elvis singing this from Las Vegas. Paul Simon was there and said how are we supposed to top that

[@LawdhaveMercy77]

I am 64 and grew up with This music and am honored to have been born in the Greatest music era since time began. All original and pure music Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon some of best vocally

[@honeypie784]

Entire album is stunning. Album won Grammy of the Year and song won Song of the Year, as well as Record of the Year.

[@Chumgeyser]

Paul Simon is THE G.O.A.T. of lyricists. You guys should do a joint review on the entire Graceland album. It will blow your minds.

[@suemiller2522]

Seconded! That whole album is absolutely fantastic. I have the lyric "Believing I had supernatural powers, I slammed into a brick wall" on my arm ❤

[@chrisrains9350]

There’s a really cool documentary with Paul Simon on making of that album. And how political it got and how he got attacked and had his life threatened by people and governments while he was making the album. But yes, it is actually I believe one of the top 20 greatest albums of all time. It is a phenomenal album start to finish.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

Working with Larry Knechtel on the piano part, Paul Simon said he wanted a gospel feel. He's Jewish, but like so many Jewish composers, he appreciated the wealth of expression in Christian music.

[@channonskinner50]

My mom loved Simon & Garfunkle. I'll never forget her singing these songs.

[@mikeconway9849]

You would enjoy The Boxer. Great reaction!

[@binkybijou]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

[@tjaartvanderwalt5864]

They also did Sound of Silence.Then Disturbed did a cover and got a billion views on youtube.

[@Chrisrob90406]

This was the Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and, Album of the Year .... the first time all three were awarded to the same work.

[@JusBidniss]

Art Garfunkel is singing the entire song. Paul Simon's voice comes in on the harmonies. Paul, perhaps one of the greatest poets of a generation, wrote the lyrics. This came out in the late 60s, and today we live in a world where this is an oldie, but back then when it was brand new, and people had never heard this melody line, it grabbed people and shook them, as it meandered its way through the story. Amazing song, from the text, the lead vocal, the harmonies, the instrumental arrangement, even the studio production with the _gravitas_ tone, the percussion sounding like distant artillery fire. Everything about it said here was a song that had an arc, from a quiet angelic voice, to an epic anthem!

[@Jus7aguy]

This and Sound of Silence, gets me every time.

[@hongfang2348]

Art Garfunkel is lead singer on this song but not all of their songs. Paul Simon wrote this song and most of their songs.

[@AP-gb3eh]

All the songs , Garfunkel said so in a documentary. Simon wrote the lyrics and music

[@hongfang2348]

@@AP-gb3eh Songwriters for Scarborough Fair: Arthur Garfunkel / Dp / Frank Peterson / Paul Simon

[@intheknow9794]

​@@AP-gb3ehGarfunkel was also the writer. Sound of Silence being most known. Once you listen to them enough, you'll know just by the style of the song who wrote what:)

[@mitchellbatchelor1594]

The whole LP is worth a listen. The competition between artist in the 60’s & 70’s required LP’s not just hits.

[@thekingcobra63]

This vocal IS Art Garfunkel's angelic voice.

[@juliayoung537]

I absolutely love this song! Makes me cry every time! My late husband sang it to both of our children when they were infants... I miss him so much 😢

[@reichensperger1847]

10:47: "Perfectly put together!" There follows a splendid and sensitive bit of analysis. Well done.

[@bart1506]

That's Art singing 🔥

[@Jude_196]

One of my FAVORITE DUOS of ALL TIME!! SO, SO GOOD!!! You oughta check out Scarborough Fair / Canticle.....LOVE IT!!! ENJOY, FELLAS!! THANKS for the REACTIONS!!

[@karidrgn]

For folk you should really add Peter Paul and Mary. They have great pieces that's relevant to today like Blowing in the Wind which while a Bob Dylan Song became theirs. Another is Fair Ireland, Don't Take Away my Freedom. They have songs about being different.. Right Field, Danny's Downs. Other famous one include The Wedding Song which is copyright free because Peter wanted it to be played at weddings. Oh and they have a whole album of songs for kids. PETER Paul and Mommy.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Bob Dylan, I believe wrote that song and got to put Bob Dylan in that folk category

[@beckymclauchlin8862]

Add Don't Think Twice, It's Alright and Long Chain On.

[@karidrgn]

@beckymclauchlin8862 I like those too. One of their most depressing is Greenwood. Has to be followed by Light one Candle for hope.

[@karencahill4798]

Paul Simon wrote this song. One of my absolute favorites. I’m 68 now. So many great songs and talented writers. Many of which you just may feature on your show😊

[@sandrarhodes42]

Elvis did a beautiful version of this song as well...

[@terrylynnheinrich8777]

The version from Elvis on Tour is my absolute favorite 🎉❤

[@sharonsimmons6427]

‘Cecilia,’ is another song you’ve probably heard. “Celia. You’re breaking my heart. You’re shaking my confidence, baby. Oh Cecilia, I’m down on my knees. I’m begging you please, to come home. Come on home.” Paul Simon wrote the songs, and though Art Garfunkel is credited as the lead singer, I’d argue that they were a perfect blend of harmonies and melodies; making them both lead singer. I have sung first, second, and lyrical soprano. Each has its challenges. I’ve always enjoyed singing second and lyrical, best, but second is most challenging. So I know that Simon’s vocals are quite good. Harmony is the hardest part to hear, and get right. IMO. I believe they both had perfect pitch, and could play by ear too. Just when you think this song can’t get more ethereal, beautiful, and awe-inspiring, Paul joins in, and sends you soaring higher. Fun fact, Paul Simon was once married to Carrie Fischer. Princess Leia, herself!

[@karinanderson9722]

Garfunkel has the high tenor. Simon has the lower voice

[@timinglismusic6707]

My Dad passed away in March this year, four months to the day after we lost my Mum. At his funeral, my cousins did this song and the main singer, Chris, pointed out the third verse before they sang it: Sail on silver girl, sail on by. Your time has come to shine All your dreams are on their way. See how they shine Oh, if you need a friend I'm sailing right behind Like a bridge over troubled water." It's as though the verse was written for Mum and Dad and that part of the song always chokes me up now. Thank you for such a beautiful response and reaction to an amazing song.

[@susanyaworski5895]

One of the best duet's ever.

[@annepinkerton6280]

Garfunkel co-wrote and sang. Paul Simon went on to have a great solo career! I DO know that Garfunkel was "Darkness" in "hello Darkness, my old friend!" He had a blind friend that he vowed to help get through college so he would show up every day and his friend would greet him that way! Paul Simon has always been phenomenal!!! REAL Folk music is more Peter, Paul and Mary .... Puff the Magic Dragon is my favorite. Also The Seekers did a lot of folk music!!!

[@emmef7970]

Garfunkel is the beautiful voice you hear, angelic. Simon & Garfunkel are best live! A beautiful thing to watch. I highly recommend “THE BOXER”.

[@ethan33]

I was 15 years old in 1983 and the first concert I ever attended was the reunion of Simon and Garfunkel. Hundreds of concerts since but this one sticks in my mind.

[@donlawson3330]

Art sings, Paul writes, sings and plays guitar.They came out of the Greenwich folk revival along with Bob Dylan, Joanie Mitchell, Peter, Paul and Mary, et al where everyone wrote and sang their own stuff in intimate little clubs, often with only a guitar as accompaniment. In this song, Art has the first verse, Paul the second and they join together for the third.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

All these years later I still get chills when I hear this song. Never fails.

[@Victoria-kv9oz]

Art Garfunkel’s angelic voice is leading on this song. Check out the live version in Central Park. Very good!

[@mrsphughes]

Number one song of 1970. Garfunkel (tall one) sang this one. Beautiful!! My mom had the album. It was great.

[@hockemeyer1]

Paul Simon is the composer and lyricist. He is the shorter of the 2 and sings the lower register. Art Garfunkel just sings. He sings the higher register. Paul Simon has a very deep catalog of lyrically rich songs. Try these: The Sparrow, At The Zoo, A Poem on the Underground Wall, Richard Cory, A Most Peculiar Man and Dangling Conversation. If you are into profound lyrics then be prepared for an orgasmic experience when you listen.

[@terrycupp6687]

I was born in 1951 and was a junior/senior in high school when Simon & Garfunkel really hit the big time with Sound of Silence. Paul Simon will be remembered as one of the premier songwriters of his time, he has written prolifically. They split up and started their own careers after some time. Art Garfunkel recorded a few songs but Paul Simon recorded a number of solo albums with all his original content, many which were big hits on the radio. He wrote many social commentary songs because the 60s were such tumultuous times in our country (civil rights, etc). Another of their big hits that I recommend you watch and react to is “The Boxer”, a huge hit for them. For guitarists, it uses the Travis pick throughout the song and thus is playable by many people.

[@Beerglass1980]

Love this generation reacting to music that meant something. Thank you 👍

[@iamnotfooled4972]

The orchestral part , sublime . The vocals superb. Put these two parts together , unbelievably good.

[@lacollis]

If u like this one i think you'd enjoy Kathy s song. My favourite. And Homeward Bound, close second. Also Paul Simon s My Little Town 😘

[@orraman5427]

Classical, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Metal, Country, Pop and Blues, are all just words. Good music is good music no matter what it's called.

[@billboyd9028]

Krizz, go for Simon and Garfunkel's "The Boxer" next.....

[@bernie8987]

One of the greatest albums ever, every song is musically and lyrically genius

[@mikew563]

This song was released by Simon & Garfunkel in 1970 and won 6 Grammy in 1971. Aretha Franklin did cover and changed up this song in 1971.

[@retroboomer]

No doubt one of the most beautiful pop songs every written. If you are not moved by this music, you are not listening. Art Garfunkel's voice is heaven sent.

[@xxlordbelxx1368]

It's bitter sweet because it's about self-sacrifice. "Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay ME down" ~to get you through this.~ and later to "Ease your mind" Makes a perfect wedding song.

[@tammyford2357]

My dad used to play this for me so I always thought it was a father speaking to his daughter. “Sail on Silver Girl, I’m sailing right behind…”❤

[@xxlordbelxx1368]

@@tammyford2357 Another excellent applicable situation.. Better even if I dare say..

[@Code9]

A lot of people have covered this but no one filled it with emotional dynamics quite like Elvis when he performed it live in Vegas back in the 70s. Worth checking out.

[@RockinMamaT]

The Harmonies 😊 Elvis does a great rendition of this too.Cecelia is a fun song by them. Great reaction and Peace out guys 🙏✌️☮️

[@bobhoyng5915]

Check out Paul Simon's album Graceland. I feel like that's when he was at his highest point as a songwriter, and the name was phenomenal, especially the bassist Bakithi Kumalo. Most people have heard 'You Can Call Me Al', but it's the lesser known songs like 'I Know What I Know', 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes', and my favorite 'Under African Skies' where his song writing really shines.

[@ladyjade001]

You keep calling the songs as classics. I remember when most of the songs were first released. I listened to them on my transistor radio, it was a.m. only. FM radio, came out much later.

[@janettesinclair6279]

I remember them days too! Simon and Garfunkel were one of my favourites.

[@odiebryer2144]

Me, three! AM radio on the transistor radio as well.That is as long as my Mom didn't catch me with HER radio! 😅😂 I used to walk all around my neighborhood with that radio just listening to all kinds of songs and completely in love with 🎶 music! I used to get grounded for taking the radio without asking. She should have bought me my own! 😂😅😊😊❤

[@scoobysnacks]

Such a beautiful song. They made an amazing pair. Art Garfunkel is singing this one. I saw this video when they were live at Madison Square Garden during one of their reunion tours. Breathtaking!

[@jeffwanser5727]

Art Garfunkel sang the lead here, with Paul Simon on the harmonies. Session musicans did the instrumentals. The song was used by George McGovern during the 1972 Presidential election.

[@groujo1]

1972

[@jerrybennett2404]

Don't think this song had been released yet in 1872. 😁

[@jeffwanser5727]

Fixed.

[@elaine8013]

Simon wrote but Art definitely sang it. Also, Sounds of Silence was written by Art about his friend Sandy Greenberg who is blind. The story of their friendship and the song will hit your heart deep.This song always makes me cry because it came out at a time in my life when as a teenager I was navigating the search for true friends. It makes me cry now as I see those true friends die one by one.

[@Reba-123]

Didn’t write it … its a cover …it’s an old English folk song from the 1600s… the melody Paul uses was written by Mark Anderson 1947…

[@destinyreelly2974]

You have to do “The Boxer”. It’s a must. ❤❤❤ And folk music!! There’s so much to explore.

[@MichaelWardrop-n6r]

Heard it when it was newly released when I was a teenager. Thanks guys for rediscovering some of the greatest music ever! Haven't heard it for an incredible many many decades. The beauty power and majesty brought tears to my eyes like never before. I remember our choir playing this ,but nothing compares to ART GARFUNKEL'S vocal performance!

[@trishdaniel6196]

ELVIS DID A FANTASTIC COVER TO THIS, CHECK IT OUT!!! PAUL SIMON SAID HE LOVED WHAT ELVIS DID WITH IT!

[@251omega]

What I like about your reaction vids, is that you showcase the songs and artists that I grew up with. I'm 73, imagine all of these artists and their music debuting not just in your life, but the first time the World ever heard them. ---> The music has held its own and endured the test of time. Much of this music has only been heard by older and forgotten generations, and, for the most part, have been relegated to the annals of musical history. These Reaction videos reconnected me to feelings and experiences that exist mainly in the minds of an aging and disappearing population. ---> You brought back memories of laughter, and loving, with tears of sadness and joy, fleeting treasures that I thought I'd never know again. It really elevates my soul when your reactions and mine combine in a shared experience, and I see the music touch your heart the same way it touched mine. ---> It seems entirely inadequate to just say thank you, but, from the depths of my soul, THANK YOU!

[@kidpoker007]

Paul Simon played the guitar and wrote basically all the songs...you'll never see Garfunkle play an instrument...react to their live concert in Central Park....500,000 people showed up for just them !!!!

[@Reba-123]

He didn’t write Scarborough Fair is and English folk song from the late 1600s the melody Paul uses was written by Mark Anderson in 1947 who gave it to Matin Carthy … we were singing the version Paul used in school in 1961…

[@aaronbredon2948]

And those 500,000 people went silent when they started singing. The cheering and noise was limited to in between songs or after certain New York lines.

[@MikeAlger]

Lots of people pointing out that Art is the singer and Paul is the writer and harmony on this song. And it’s true that gospel is a big influence. It was originally a smaller quiet hymn with just the two verses, but the crescendo at the end was added, and the snare is recorded down an elevator shaft for the reverb. Paul and Simon had grown up performing together in Queens and syncing their mouth movements for perfect harmonies, mimicking country western artists. The success of this song was part of what contributed to Art feeling like he could be successful as a solo act when they separated.